Jasper

Information about JasperDiscover some fascinating information about Jasper.

Facts and Information about Jasper

Guide to Jasper

Use of Jasper in jewelry

What are Jasper?What exactly are Jasper? The definition of a Jasper is as follows:

Jasper is a colloquial term for some varieties of chert which owes its red color to iron inclusions

Chert is an impure, massive, flint-like opaque quartz or hornstone, fairly granular, silicate rock with a dull shiny luster and a great range of colors. When a chert stone is struck against steel, sparks result and throughout history it has therefore been used as an excellent tool for starting fires

The Colors of JasperJasper come in a wide range of natural colors and shades of red, yellow or brown.

Jasper

When the colors are in stripes or bands, it is called striped or banded jasper. Color is mainly caused by the gemstone's selective absorption of certain wavelengths of light called the body color. In gemstones, color consists of three components:

Hue - the first impression of the color

Tone - the lightness or darkness of color ranging from light to medium to dark

Saturation - the intensity of a gemstone's color which is measured from dull to strong to vivid

Birthstone Facts and Information about JasperThe following list provides Birthstone facts and information about this gemstone:

It is an alternate birthstone for the month of February

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Aquarius dates: January 21 - February 19

Aquarius - The Eleventh Sign of the Zodiac: The Water Bearer

Ruling Planet of Aquarius: Uranus

Birthstones of Aquarius: Amethyst and Garnets

Healing Properties of JasperThe healing properties of Jasper are reputed to be effective for health problems relating to:

Stomach

Intestine

Gynaecological problems

Jasper JewelryJasper jewelry is extremely popular especially for those nearest and dearest. All different types of jewelry containing Jasper are available including:

Birthstones & Jewelry InsuranceYour home insurance policy may not fully cover you for birthstone jewelry insurance, engagement ring insurance or wedding ring insurance. Your home insurance policy probably covers jewelry theft, but not loss that occurs for other reasons. A typical home insurance policy will only usually pay a maximum of $1,000 for jewelry theft. Obtain a Jewelry Insurance quote from the Chubb group of jewelry insurance.